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What is the Preschool Reform Funding Agreement?
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Across the nation, quality preschool programs help thousands of children to learn, grow and thrive in the year before school.
By last count, the Australian Bureau of Statistics found that 334,823 children were enrolled in a preschool program in 2020, and over 95 per cent of these four- and five-year-olds were enrolled for 15 hours or more per week.
When it comes to cost, preschool is affordable – or free - for many families, however, the current system isn't perfect. Out of pocket fees vary around Australia, and there's been a short-term approach to how preschools are funded.
Things are set to change, though, with the announcement of the Preschool Reform Funding Agreement in the latest Federal Budget.
Today, we explain what this means for families, providers and governments.
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An interview with author Philip Bunting
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Philip Bunting is an English-born, Australian-based author and illustrator who's making his mark here, there and everywhere!
Philip's picture books have been published in over 30 countries around the world, and his talents don't end there.
His title, Give Me Some Space! was recently read aboard the International Space Station by NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, and back on Earth, Philip is here to explain the deep thinking that goes into his simply beautiful books.
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